HIGH PROFILE CONTRIBUTORS IN HABITUS #23

The upcoming issue of Habitus features contributions from two exciting personalities, Elizabeth Farrelly and Amanda Talbot.

Emma Coulter

IN PROFILE: Claudio Feltrin

Arper has been creating fluid, flexible and comfortable furniture, fitting for any living or working space since 1989. We caught up with Arper CEO Claudio Feltrin on a brief visit to Sydney to discuss Arper’s origins, the thinking behind the Kinesit task chair, and the lasting approach that sets them apart.

TREND ALERT! BRIGHT PRINTS AND PATTERNS

It’s no secret that strong, minimal geometric lines are in. But how can you freshen and soften those harsh composites for a more inviting, liveable/workable space? Polka – a new EchoScreen print story by Woven image – gives designers the answer.

The mould everyone fits: 75 years of the Eames Shell Chair

For three-quarters of a century, the iconic Eames Shell Chair has redefined the very act of sitting with its groundbreaking form, proving that, rather than restrict, the right mould can embrace every space, need and individual aspiration.

Curves, craft and cohesion inside McCormack’s HQ

Setting the tone for McCormack’s HQ is Elton Group’s Eveneer WoodWall and Eveneer Raw in Ravenna – wrapping walls, ceilings and bespoke joinery in a dark, matte elegance. The seamless pairing delivers a cohesive, high-performance finish that anchors Studio 103’s luxurious, hotel-inspired workplace design.

The sauna designed with Mount Fuji in mind – and in view

With prime views over Japan’s Mount Fuji, Yū Momoeda’s sauna facility defies typical standards to respond to the undulations of nature.

The material and the maker: Four projects by some of India’s top designers

The second installment in our three-part series on collaborations between the world’s best designers and the American Hardwood Export Council